have/know all the answers

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: to know the solution to every problem
He thinks he has/knows all the answers.

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In most organizations, people compete to have all the answers, especially within their own area of responsibility. Stefan Falk, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025 These posts position you as a thoughtful guide who facilitates growth rather than someone who claims to have all the answers. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 But today’s parents don’t actually need to have all the answers, Clark and other experts say. Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025 Most entrepreneurs don't have all the answers or don't know how to get everything done. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for have/know all the answers

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“Have/know all the answers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%2Fknow%20all%20the%20answers. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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